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   surface

   /ˈsəːfɪs/

   noun

   • 1. the outside part or uppermost layer of something: "the earth's surface" Similar outsideexteriortopsidefacetplaneaspectfinishveneerOpposite insideinterior
   • ▪ the level top of something: "roll out the dough on a floured surface" Similar work surfacetopcountertablestandhorizontal surfaceworktopworking top
   • ▪ the area of an outer part or uppermost layer of something: "the surface area of a cube"
   • ▪ the upper limit of a body of liquid: "fish floating on the surface of the water"
   • ▪ the outward appearance of someone or something, especially as distinct from less obvious aspects: "Tom was a womanizer, but on the surface he remained respectable" Similar outward appearancesuperficial appearancefacade
   • 2. a continuous set of points that has length and breadth but no thickness.

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or found on the surface of something: "surface layers"
   • ▪ denoting ships which travel on the surface of the water as distinct from submarines: "the surface fleet"
   • ▪ carried by or denoting transportation by sea or overland rather than by air: "surface mail"

   verb

   • 1. rise or come up to the surface of the water or the ground: "he surfaced from his dive" Similar come to the surfacecome to the topcome upriseOpposite dive
   • ▪ come to people's attention; become apparent: "the row first surfaced two years ago" Similar emergeariseappearcome to lightcome upcome into sightcome into viewcome outcrop upmaterializebecome visiblespring uploom
   • ▪ (of a person) appear after having been asleep: informal "it was almost 11.30 before Anthony surfaced" Similar get upget out of bedappearrisewakeawaken
   • 2. provide (something, especially a road) with a particular surface: "a small path surfaced with terracotta tiles"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French(see sur-1, face), suggested by Latin superficies.

   Derivatives

   • 1. surfacer noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSURFACE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SURFACE definition: 1. the outer or top part or layer of something: 2. the top layer of a field or track on which…. Learn more.

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   1. : the exterior or upper boundary of an object or body. on the surface of the water. the earth's surface. 2. : a plane or curved two-dimensional locus of points (such as the boundary of a three-dimensional region) plane surface. surface of a sphere. 3.

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   Surface definition: the outer face, outside, or exterior boundary of a thing; outermost or uppermost layer or area.. See examples of SURFACE used in a sentence.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsurface noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of surface noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySURFACE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the outer or top part or layer of something: Tropical rain forests used to cover ten percent of the earth's surface. The marble has a smooth, shiny surface. Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the surface of the moon. [ C ] the top layer of a field or track on which sports are played:

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › surfaceSurface - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A surface is the top layer of something. The surface of the moon is rocky, with a lot of craters, while the surface of the earth has a lot of water. Sandpaper has a rough surface; a balloon has a smooth but rubbery surface. When we use the word surface, it usually means there is a lot of stuff

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSURFACE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   SURFACE definition: 1. the top or outside part of something: 2. what someone or something seems to be like when you do…. Learn more.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › surfaceSurface - definition of surface by The Free Dictionary

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   sur·face. (sûr′fəs) n. 1. a. The outer or the topmost boundary of an object. b. A material layer constituting such a boundary. 2. Mathematics. a. The boundary of a three-dimensional figure. b. The two-dimensional locus of points located in three-dimensional space. c. A portion of space having length and breadth but no thickness. 3.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › surfacesurface | meaning of surface in Longman Dictionary of...

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    surface meaning, definition, what is surface: the top layer of an area of water or lan...: Learn more.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySURFACE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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    Definition of 'surface' Word Frequency. surface. (sɜrfɪs ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense surfaces, present participle surfacing, past tense, past participle surfaced. 1. countable noun. The surface of something is the flat top part of it or the outside of it.